Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, August 26, 2024

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Detachment

  • AK24085988

    Location: Anchor Point
    Type: DWLS/ No Insurance

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/25/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point conducted a traffic stop on a motor-home for an equipment violation. Subsequent investigation determined the driver, Rusty Counts (45 years old) was driving with a suspended license and no insurance. Rusty was issued misdemeanor summons for DWLS and No Insurance and released on his own recognizance.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 1:11:56 AM by DPS\jalindblom

B Detachment

  • AK24086012

    Location: Glennallen
    Type: Death Investigation

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0145 hours, Troopers responded to the Edgerton Highway for a report of a deceased person. Upon further investigation, John George, 72, of Pennsylvania, was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The decedent appeared to have died due to natural causes. Next of Kin was notified. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 12:21:19 PM by DPS\jbchroniger

  • AK24086016

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault IV DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0316 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Virginia Ave in Palmer for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Kansa Alexie, age 33 of Palmer, for Assault IV DV. Alexie was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 5:59:41 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24086018

    Location: Palmer
    Type: Assault IV DV

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0316 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Virginia Ave in Palmer for a domestic disturbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Thomas Hawk, age 40 of Palmer, for Assault IV DV. Hawk was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 6:00:24 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24085973

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, VCOR, & Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 2130 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Wasilla Fishhook Road and Wildwood Drive in Wasilla for a report of a single vehicle rollover. Investigation revealed Isaac Davis, age 24 of Wasilla, was driving a red 2005 Ford Focus south on Wasilla Fishhook Road when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a culvert, and flipped. Davis was arrested for DUI and VCOR. Davis was remanded to the custody of the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held on $750 bail.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 1:00:20 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24085903

    Location: Wasilla
    Type: DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, Assault IV, & VCOR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/28/2024 at approximately1739 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Greenstreet Circle in Wasilla for a domestic disturbance. The suspect was contacted after driving away from the residence. Investigation led to the arrest of Joseph Dodd, age 48 of Wasilla, for DUI, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, Assault IV DV, and Violating Conditions of Release for a prior DV. Dodd was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 1:33:43 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24805927

    Location: Houston
    Type: Burglary

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 at approximately 1731 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to an address on Wonderland Drive in Houston for a report of a burglary. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Troopers, Crime Stoppers, or AK Tips. Investigation is ongoing. 

     

    Posted on 8/26/2024 1:36:43 AM by DPS\rranderson

  • AK24086009

    Location: Willow
    Type: Motor Vehicle Collision - Injury

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0150 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Long Lake Road near Nancy Lake Pkwy in Willow for a vehicle v tree collision. Investigation revealed a 32-year-old Willow female was driving her 2005 Ford Ranger on Long Lake Road when the vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree. The driver sustained serious injury and was transported via LifeMed to a hospital in Anchorage where she is listed in stable condition. Alcohol use is a contributing factor and investigation into this incident is ongoing.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 4:06:31 AM by DPS\rranderson

C Detachment

  • AK24085490

    Location: Stebbins
    Type: Assault 4

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 23, 2024, at about 2350 hours AST received a report of an assault in Stebbins. Branson J. Pete (44 yoa of Stebbins) reportedly assaulted an 11-year-old boy/ household member by punching him about the head and neck area. The assault was witnessed by other people. The victim was not seriously injured. On August 26, 2024 AST arrested Pete for assault in the 4th degree and transported him to AMCC.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 12:33:48 PM by DPS\bjwassmann

D Detachment

  • AK24081611

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLR

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-14-24 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation.  Bessie Stearman, age 49 of Fairbanks, was subsequently arrested for driving on a revoked license.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:13:48 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24082217

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 5

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-15-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver, Alexander Seeman, age 51 of Anchorage, was charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5 and released on scene. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:16:27 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24082695

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-16-24 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation.  The driver, Michelle Solomon, age 37, was given a summons for Driving on a Suspended License and released on scene.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:18:13 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24082738

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-17-24 AST stopped a vehicle for moving violations.  Investigation showed that Papatsiri Chaiwut, age 34, was intoxicated and she was remanded for DUI.  Papatsiri Chaiwut is a citizen of Thailand. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:20:03 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24083015

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Disorderly Conduct

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-17-24 AST received numerous calls about a shirtless man walking in traffic on Farmer's Loop.  AST responded and found Clinton Watson, age 39 of Fairbanks.  Watson was ultimately arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:21:56 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24083049

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-18-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver was identified as Nathan Eggen, age 21 of Missouri.  Investigation showed that he was impaired.  He was remanded for DUI. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:25:23 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24083060

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DWLS

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-18-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver, Clyde Searles, age 66 of Fairbanks, was found to have a suspended license.  He was issued a summons for driving on a suspended license and released on scene. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:27:14 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24083065

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: MICS 6

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-18-24 AST stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation.  A juvenile was identified as having marijuana.  He was issued a summons for MICS 6 and released on scene.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:29:59 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24085456

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-24-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation and the driver was identified as Carrie Bazilwich, age 31 of Fairbanks.  Investigation showed that she was impaired.  She was remanded to FCC for DUI.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:32:02 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24085467

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-24-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver was identified as Daquan Jones, age 31 of North Carolina.  Investigation showed that he was impaired.  He was arrested and remanded to FCC for DUI.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:34:15 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24085745

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: Violate Instruction Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-25-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver was identified as Tyler Bower, age 19 of Fairbanks.  Tyler was issued a summons for violating his instructional permit and released on scene.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:37:28 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24085754

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DUI

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8-25-24 AST stopped a vehicle for a moving violation.  The driver was identified as Aubrey Reed, age 25 of Ohio.  Investigation showed that he was impaired.  He was arrested for DUI and remanded to FCC.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 2:39:36 AM by DPS\bmhatch

  • AK24086002

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Violation of Instructional Permit

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024, Alaska State Troopers stopped a juvenile for a traffic offense.  During the stop it was found that the juvenile was in violation of their instructional permit.  They were summonsed to court and their parents responded to the scene.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 3:30:32 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24085831

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Violation of Protective order

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/24 AST received a report of a Protective order violation in the area of Dixon road in North Pole, charges are being referred to District Attorney's office. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 10:07:47 AM by DPS\bamirr

  • AK24086007

    Location: North Pole
    Type: Fail to Register as a Sex Offender

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024, Alaska State Troopers contacted Billie Largen, 38, in North Pole.  Bille has been out of compliance with her Sex Offender Registration since May of 2024.  She was arrested and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 4:58:33 AM by DPS\japoole

  • AK24048855

    Location: Tok
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 26, 2024 at about 1:45 PM, Alaska State Troopers contacted Curtis Sam, age 37 of Tetlin, at a residence in Tok. Curtis was subsequently arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant in court case 4TO-20-00025CR for a probation violation. Curtis was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he is held on a $5000 cash bail. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 5:37:35 PM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK24084212

    Location: Tok
    Type: Warrant Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On August 26, 2024 at about 2:25 PM, Alaska State Troopers contacted Bradley Carroll, age 34 of Tok, at a residence in Tok. Bradley was subsequently arrested on a felony arrest warrant issued for Failure to Appear with the original charges of Vehicle Theft 1 x two and Impersonating a Public Servant 2 in court case 4TO-23-00099CR. Bradley was remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Center where he is held on a $5000 appearance bond with a 10% posting requirement. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 5:45:27 PM by DPS\sohessler

  • AK24085976

    Location: North Pole
    Type: DV Assault Arrest

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/25/2024 Troopers responded to a call from a juvenile who reported their mother was being assaulted by Sean-Paul Hunter Knezovich. Troopers interviewed multiple witnesses who corroborated that Sean-Paul assaulted two individuals in the household, causing physical injury. Sean-Paul was arrested and charged with two counts of alcohol related DV Assault in the Fourth Degree, AS11.41.230(a)(1), class A misdemeanor crimes.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 9:00:21 PM by DPS\njsorgenfrey

  • AK24086401

    Location: Fairbanks
    Type: DV assault

    Dispatch Text:

    On 08/26/2024 at 1941 hours the Alaska State Trooper received a call about an assault near Nash St. An investigation was conducted, and it was found that Alexander hit a family member. He was remanded to FCC without incident.    

    Posted on 8/26/2024 10:39:09 PM by DPS\dsdicken

E Detachment ...No news reported.

Headquarters ...No news reported.

AK Wildlife Troopers

  • AK24079994

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Take Commercial Lingcod Bycatch Closed Period

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/25/24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited Calvin Robinson, age 70, of Sitka for unlawfully taking bycatch lingcod in the commercial IFQ halibut fishery inside the Northern Southeast Outside area during a closed period, 8/3/24.  An arraignment is set in the district court at Sitka. 

    Posted on 8/26/2024 10:36:50 AM by DPS\tbhall

  • AK24085855

    Location: Sitka
    Type: No Crew License, Employ Unlicensed Crew

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/25/24 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted the F/V Serenity in Starrigavin Bay during a commercial salmon seine opening.  Investigation revealed, Jacob Munoz, age 25 of Texas, was participating in commercial fishing without a crew license.  Munoz was cited for no crew license.  Operator of the vessel, Noe Winrod, age 32, of Craig was cited for employing unlicensed crew.  Bail is set at $270 each in the district court at Sitka.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 10:41:05 AM by DPS\tbhall

  • AK24085546

    Location: Sitka
    Type: Sport Fish More than One Line

    Dispatch Text:

    On 8/24/24 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted Patrick Shinnick, age 67, of California fishing two lines from the beach at Halibut Point.  Shinnick was cited with bail set at $120 in the district court at Sitka.

    Posted on 8/26/2024 10:44:35 AM by DPS\tbhall

AK Bureau of Investigation ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Highway Patrol ...No news reported.

AK Bureau of Judicial Services ...No news reported.

AK Div of Fire and Life Safety ...No news reported.